The Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are set to disconnect from the Russian electricity grid on February 8 to synchronize with Continental Europe. This move comes after years of work to reduce reliance on Russian energy, especially following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The disconnection symbolizes the end of ties to the former Soviet Union and signifies a shift towards closer ties with the European Union. The Baltic Power System will operate independently for 24 hours before merging with the Continental European and Nordic grids through connections with Finland, Sweden, and Poland. The Kaliningrad region, a Russian exclave, already operates on its own power generation. Both the Baltic countries and Russia have taken preparatory steps to ensure a smooth transition.
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Death toll from S Korea rains rises to 18 as met agency warns of heatwaves | Climate Crisis News
Five-day deluge unleashed flash floods and landslides that killed 18 and left nine others missing, authorities say.Torrential rains in South Korea have resulted in at least 18 deaths and nine missing, leading to extensive property damage and evacuations of over 14,000 people. The military has deployed 2,500 personnel for recovery efforts, while the Meteorological Administration warns of upcoming heatwaves following the heavy rainfall. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Heavy Rains in South Korea...
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